Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. If you have no plans for a garage sale anytime in the near future, ask a friend or family member if they would put your encyclopedias out for sale at their yard sale. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias, book page crafts. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise.
What do i do with an outdated set of encyclopedias. Mar 12, 2019 this is the book worlds annual version of the antiques roadshow. According to xyz collectibles, there are many old national geographic magazines that are worth money. We have a set of world book encyclopedias, circa 1986, bound in red leather with gilt edges. There are other organizations that accept donations, such as books for africa, which distributes books to people in need in africa. Weve found that old encyclopedias are hot items in the local church yard sales among our immigrant population, most of whom are latin american or southeast asian. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Little market exists for old world book encyclopedias.
There are uses for old encyclopedias houston chronicle. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Filling 22 volumes, this specificentry print reference work emphasizes geography and biography and gives broad treatment to such subject areas as business, psychology, government, energy, ecology, and criminology. Encyclopedia britannica set comes with a solid mahogany bookcase beautiful leather bound books this is a nice set 24. A recent column asked readers for suggestions concerning the disposal of old encyclopedias. I have a complete set of 1990 world book encyclopedias with 17 year books 1. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. With articles covering every topic from basketball to bacteria, this. A few of the 100 book owners on line carried small treasures, but. This is the book worlds annual version of the antiques roadshow. Mar 25, 2015 old ones will be sold off at those book fairs like they have at the mall.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Little market exists for old world book encyclopedias local. Weve seen ideas like using books as a base for a coffee table or other furniture, making wall art by printing graphic images on reference book pages, and carving a secret compartment into a book.
According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Dec 12, 2019 there are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. Books that are very damaged or unusable are likely to be disposed of. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Set of encyclopedia britannica 1 24 1961 plus britannica britannica world atlas.
Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Nov 07, 2014 old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. Apr 06, 2019 keep them, i actually went onto craigslist or our equivalent and bought a full set. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The 1958 set was not a stand out set but there have been several sets sold on ebay this year which is a little unusual. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. There isnt a goodwill shop, or used book store that would take them from you. World book encyclopedia 1965 world book encyclopedia.
I managed to get rid of my old encyclopedias at a senior home. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. Jan 19, 2006 28 harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling bloomsbury, 1997. So they took the encyclopedias and some other older books that i had. Encyclopedia sets are meant to help others gain knowledge about a large variety of subjects, so there are fewer options for donating these books than there are for donating old novels. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. Since encyclopedias are published and purchased for the currency of their information, obsolete editions of modern encyclopedias have little monetary value, whatever the historical interest of their articles.
In the past, the largest publisher of czech language encyclopedias was jan otto, at the beginning of the 20th century. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Mar 05, 2012 these 1964 sets of the world book encyclopedia are modest in value when you consider the number of volumes and the many that are in very good condition.
Encyclopedias are no longer published in book form anywhere in the world. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. This years berkshire annual meeting is the first time in years that the print product has been hauled out for. May 27, 2010 a recent column asked readers for suggestions concerning the disposal of old encyclopedias.
Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Donate used textbooks, like law books or medical books, so that students in a tight financial situation can keep up with their studies. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. It pains me to throw away any book, but encyclopedias are an exception. Better world books has dropboxes across the country. As is the case with all rare books and other collectibles, the more scarce an edition is, the more likely it is to have a bigger spread between supply and demand, and thus the higher the monetary value. Is a complete set of 1983 world book encyclopedias in very good condition w. In 1915, they enlisted the help of michael vincent oshea, a professor of education at the university of wisconsin the first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
Dec, 2019 different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. I posted them on free cycle and this place with senior residences was trying to create a library. And reference books are among the types of titles theyre specifically seeking. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not. The only official sales outlet is the companys website. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. What is a set of 1987 world book encyclopedias worth. These 1964 sets of the world book encyclopedia are modest in value when you consider the number of volumes and the many that are in very good condition. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question.
The worth of a magazine is not determined by date alone, although typically, the older the magazine, the higher its value. If you cant find a way to donate your old reference books in their current form, consider using them in a craft or decorating project. Encyclopedias have outlived their usefulness and are now populating landfills everywhere. There are some encyclopedias for which there is such an abundant supply andor. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners.
As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. State libraries may accept donations of encyclopedias as well. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. Keep them, i actually went onto craigslist or our equivalent and bought a full set. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a. I donated my encyclopedia set to a charitable foundation that sent. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. What do i do with an outdated set of encyclopedias archive.
This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias. Encyclopedias on bookshelf encyclopedia britannica in its own book case with top atlas slot i remember how exciting it was when we bought this set. How can a book an object found in most households become something of tremendous financial value. I like the weirdness there is in old, and no longer accurate data that is why i have a german atlas from the 30s and a few old dictionaries. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. They are in pristine condition, but we no longer need them and. I see these old encyclopedias piled up at the entrance to some of the libraries are frequent and it seems people feels throwing them away is not right. You can ship them or deliver them to their locations in atlanta, ga. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids.